With autumn temperatures setting in and the days drawing shorter, it's no wonder our attention is turning towards making sure our homes are set up to keep us warm. If you've noticed you have a cold ...

Dear Jim: We need more space, so we built a new garage and will convert our old one into a bedroom. What is the best way to insulate solid masonry walls? -- Lisa H. J.D.: The methods to insulate and ...

Anyone who visits their attic might realize just how poorly that space is insulated. What should be done, if that's the case, to insulate the house properly? Jamie Wine, executive director of the ...

When winter arrives, it soon becomes clear that much of the cold enters your house through the windows. Window glass is a poor insulator compared to wall and ceiling insulation. Learn from experts ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Q: I just bought my first house and am about to remodel my basement. The previous owners of the house glued 2-inch-thick foam insulation to the poured concrete walls. It’s got an aluminum foil face on ...